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Gentle by Dima Alzayat

A chance find in a bookshop prompts a pregnant woman to reflect on the journey she’s taken. Read by Nadia Albina.

A chance find in a bookshop prompts a pregnant woman to reflect on the journey she’s taking to becoming a mother.

It's a journey her family once took when they sought refuge in the United States - wondering who has the right to tell these stories.

Dima Alzayat's short story read by Nadia Albina.

Taken from Dima's collection Alligator and Other Stories.

Producer: Nicola Holloway

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in October 2021.

14 minutes

Last on

Tue 6 May 2025 05:45

Broadcasts

  • Fri 22 Oct 2021 15:45
  • Sun 24 Oct 2021 00:30
  • Mon 5 May 2025 15:45
  • Mon 5 May 2025 21:45
  • Tue 6 May 2025 05:45